Find out more about the appealing new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses Free